He raises(A) the poor(B) from the dust(C)
    and lifts the needy(D) from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes
    and has them inherit a throne of honor.(E)

“For the foundations(F) of the earth are the Lord’s;
    on them he has set the world.

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27 You save the humble(A)
    but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.(B)

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34 He mocks(A) proud mockers(B)
    but shows favor to the humble(C) and oppressed.

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15 For this is what the high and exalted(A) One says—
    he who lives forever,(B) whose name is holy:
“I live in a high(C) and holy place,
    but also with the one who is contrite(D) and lowly in spirit,(E)
to revive the spirit of the lowly
    and to revive the heart of the contrite.(F)

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26 this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Take off the turban, remove the crown.(A) It will not be as it was: The lowly will be exalted and the exalted will be brought low.(B)

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52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.(A)

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11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”(A)

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